U.S. Completes Vaccination Campaign for COVID, Measles, etc, for Afghan Evacuees

Operation Allies Welcome Completes Vaccination Campaign for Measles and Varicella for Afghan Evacuees - Hstoday Arriving eligible Afghans receive the MMR, varicella, polio, COVID-19, and other age appropriate vaccinations, as well as medical exams. Homeland Security Today Hstoday

Operation Allies Welcome (OAW) has completed a historic and nationwide vaccination campaign for measles, mumps, rubella (MMR), and varicella (chickenpox) to Afghan evacuees who are temporarily staying at eight military installations in the United States. As a result of this effort, more than 49,000 Afghan evacuees nationwide are now vaccinated. Evacuees are also receiving vaccinations at staging areas in Europe and the Middle East. OAW flights from staging areas will resume this week. ...